Vice President, Sports Business

ABOUT BERLINROSEN

BerlinRosen is part of Orchestra, a strategic communications and marketing company built for today’s complex and fragmented world. From decoding audiences to designing bold strategies, Orchestra integrates people, platforms, and stories that stick to help clients build lasting influence. The company offers programs that span from the highest level strategic business counsel through to tactical execution. Orchestra brings together 700+ people with experience across consumer and lifestyle, technology, nonprofit and philanthropy, real estate, sports, travel, hospitality, and more. Made up of leading firms BerlinRosen, Civitas Public Affairs Group, Derris, Glen Echo Group, Inkhouse, M18, Message Lab, Onward and Small Girls PR. It also launched Brightmode, a talent acquisition firm for communications professionals, and Versus Media Group, a strategy-first political media team. Learn more at www.orchestraco.com.

People of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Orchestra is committed to building and maintaining a diverse staff, and recognizes that its continued success depends on hiring and retaining high-quality creative professionals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. Opportunities for advancement exist, and we are committed to helping all staff develop and grow.

 

ABOUT THE SPORTS BUSINESS TEAM

Orchestra's Sports Business practice is a fast-growing, integrated team of communications professionals who bring a unique campaign-style approach to strategic communications. We are sports junkies who leverage our industry knowledge with decades of combined experience in the sectors that are increasingly intertwined with the business of sports, including real estate, financial services, consumer brands, technology and more.

We work with clients across the sports ecosystem, including the MLB, NFL, NBA and NHL, NWSL and Liga MX; professional teams, ownership groups, women’s sports organizations; investment firms, private equity and financial services companies investing in sports; and clients in the rapidly expanding sports gaming and betting sectors. Our team collaborates closely with colleagues across the Orchestra network to deliver creative, high-impact communications strategies that move audiences and shape narratives.

 

ABOUT THIS ROLE

Orchestra is seeking an experienced communications strategist to join us as an Account Director or Vice President. This person will lead daily client relations, plan and execute day-to-day and long-term project deliverables, support and lead junior staff and conceptualize strategies, pitches and media placements. You will work closely with client leads and internal staff across the Orchestra network, delegating to peers and junior staff and developing and advancing strategy with senior leaders and managing integrated teams that may include digital, influencer, earned media, and public affairs strategists, among other practice areas. This is a great opportunity for someone who is well-plugged in the world of media and  passionate about the business of sports.

Role location: This role is based in our New York City office on a hybrid basis. The Sports Business team is in-office 3 per week.

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

As an Account Director/Vice President on the Sports Business team you will…

• Set and advance the communications strategy for multiple high-profile clients
• Manage client communications daily: setting expectations, escalating urgent needs, building and maintaining strong relationships, etc.
• Lead account teams to make sure quality of work, goals and deadlines are met with strong ROI
• Engage and maintain strong relationships with key reporters
• Write and edit persuasive external and internal documents such as press releases, op-eds, fact sheets, talking points, editorial board memos and communications plans
• Mentor and lead staff through consistent feedback, monitoring results and supporting professional growth
• Drive business development by contributing to new business opportunities, leading RFP responses and helping cultivate prospective client relationships

Essential skills:

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in communications: in-house for sports companies, media or journalism; PR agency experience preferred
• Deep experience in media relations and a demonstrated interest in professional sports and sports business
• Thoughtful people management skills with experience leading diverse and inclusive teams and the ability to support professional growth through individualized techniques
• Creative problem-solving approach to strategies with an eye for each client’s unique history and goals: each client has a specific history and goal and your strategies should take their uniqueness into consideration
• Exceptional client-service skills that makes each client feel like they’re your highest priority
• Strong written and oral communications skills with impeccable editing eyes and can skillfully adapt your presentation style depending on your audience
• Expert multi-tasker with the ability to handle multiple assignments at once, work quickly and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while paying close attention to details

 

WORKING AT ORCHESTRA

Salary range (commensurate with experience and skills):

• Account Director: $110,000-$130,000
• Vice President: $135,000-$150,000